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Proudly Woke AF! Unaligned
aka Miguel Suárez Smiz, Hassan Abu Alawad, Mike Spiro, Stavvy
@MiguelSmizSuarez@libretooth.gr
Proudly Woke AF! Unaligned
aka Miguel Suárez Smiz, Hassan Abu Alawad, Mike Spiro, Stavvy
@MiguelSmizSuarez@libretooth.gr
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US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
US chicken is chlorinated because America has no animal welfare laws where poultry is concerned. It has to be chlorinated because Salmonella and e. coli run rife
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
The EU banned that practice in 1997 and as such the UK has among the highest welfare and standards in the world. 1/2
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That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
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You don't look hard on crime or drugs when you're a convicted criminal who already pardoned a huge drug trafficker.
January 3, 2026 at 3:47 PM
You don't look hard on crime or drugs when you're a convicted criminal who already pardoned a huge drug trafficker.
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Just a reminder that we also in America have a criminal President that needs to stand trial.
January 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Just a reminder that we also in America have a criminal President that needs to stand trial.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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This is what they voted for. Violence at home and violence abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 11:39 AM
This is what they voted for. Violence at home and violence abroad.
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If Maduro why not Petro, Lula or any other leader he dislikes?
Uncharted territory now, with Maduro and his wife seemingly kidnapped by US forces, according to Trump, quoted by Sky News.
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
If Maduro why not Petro, Lula or any other leader he dislikes?
Trump says the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flown them out of the country after ‘large-scale’ strikes.
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...
Trump claims Venezuela’s Maduro captured after ‘large-scale’ attacks
The government of President Nicolas Maduro declares a national emergency after series of attacks across the country.
www.aljazeera.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Trump says the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and flown them out of the country after ‘large-scale’ strikes.
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...
Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said that territory, amounting to 0.8 percent of Ukraine’s 603,550 sq km, had come at the cost of almost 420,000 dead and wounded Russians.
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420,000 Russians were killed or wounded capturing 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025
Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the grim tally, but Putin appeared bent on avoiding peace talks
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said that territory, amounting to 0.8 percent of Ukraine’s 603,550 sq km, had come at the cost of almost 420,000 dead and wounded Russians.
open.substack.com/pub/johntpsa...
open.substack.com/pub/johntpsa...
Ukrainian officials and Western analysts see the Valdai narrative as a pre-emptive justification for future Russian attacks on Kyiv and other political centers, framed as retaliation for an “assassination attempt” on Putin.
lansinginstitute.org/2025/12/31/v...
lansinginstitute.org/2025/12/31/v...
Valdai as a Negotiating Weapon: Why the Kremlin Invented a “Strike on Putin” and How It Targets Peace Talks - Robert Lansing Institute
At the end of December 2025, Russian officials claimed that Ukraine launched a massive drone strike — allegedly 91 drones — against Vladimir Putin’s
lansinginstitute.org
January 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Ukrainian officials and Western analysts see the Valdai narrative as a pre-emptive justification for future Russian attacks on Kyiv and other political centers, framed as retaliation for an “assassination attempt” on Putin.
lansinginstitute.org/2025/12/31/v...
lansinginstitute.org/2025/12/31/v...
The memo — whose existence has been reported by the Washington Post, but not independently verified by MS NOW — and its arguments remain classified, leaving Congress and the public without clarity about the administration’s legal reasoning.
www.ms.now/news/venezue...
www.ms.now/news/venezue...
Secret memo, public strikes: Trump’s Venezuela gambit tests war powers
The administration is citing a Department of Justice opinion to justify the strikes, but keeping it classified — fueling a new war powers showdown.
www.ms.now
January 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The memo — whose existence has been reported by the Washington Post, but not independently verified by MS NOW — and its arguments remain classified, leaving Congress and the public without clarity about the administration’s legal reasoning.
www.ms.now/news/venezue...
www.ms.now/news/venezue...
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Going to war for no reason while claiming you’ve ended 8 wars and should get the Nobel peace prize is a cognitive test in itself.
Trump - and all layers of that despicable administration- have failed to meet even the most basic standards of intellect, duty and rationality.
Trump - and all layers of that despicable administration- have failed to meet even the most basic standards of intellect, duty and rationality.
January 3, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Going to war for no reason while claiming you’ve ended 8 wars and should get the Nobel peace prize is a cognitive test in itself.
Trump - and all layers of that despicable administration- have failed to meet even the most basic standards of intellect, duty and rationality.
Trump - and all layers of that despicable administration- have failed to meet even the most basic standards of intellect, duty and rationality.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency, calls on all citizens to mobilize and defend against the US invasion. Citizen Militias nationwide have been preparing to join national forces for months to fight the invaders. #VenezuelaInvasion
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of emergency, calls on all citizens to mobilize and defend against the US invasion. Citizen Militias nationwide have been preparing to join national forces for months to fight the invaders. #VenezuelaInvasion
Undergraduate degree programs at state universities are normally funded by the govt. Until recently, only public universities offering state-recognized degrees have operated in Greece. But recognized private universities are gradually being introduced.
apnews.com/article/gree...
apnews.com/article/gree...
Greece cuts student population at universities by half after long study breaks are abolished
Greek authorities have removed more than 300,000 inactive university students from public university records.
apnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Undergraduate degree programs at state universities are normally funded by the govt. Until recently, only public universities offering state-recognized degrees have operated in Greece. But recognized private universities are gradually being introduced.
apnews.com/article/gree...
apnews.com/article/gree...
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Especially when they can send other people’s kids off to die…
January 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Especially when they can send other people’s kids off to die…
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A filmmaker claims the Vatican could be bracing for a potential extraterrestrial encounter – with the Pope potentially addressing humanity's "first contact" with alien beings in the coming year.
Pope 'ready' for alien contact in 2026
www.irishstar.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
A filmmaker claims the Vatican could be bracing for a potential extraterrestrial encounter – with the Pope potentially addressing humanity's "first contact" with alien beings in the coming year.
Now a peer in the House of Lords, Baron Gove admitted he probably did not do "the right thing" by warning against Mr Johnson's leadership prospects in the aftermath of the referendum.
Of all the things he should regret, VIP lanes, cocaine etc, he regrets this.
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Of all the things he should regret, VIP lanes, cocaine etc, he regrets this.
news.sky.com/story/michae...
Michael Gove reveals regret over Boris Johnson leadership bid
2026 marks 10 years since the Brexit referendum. One of the key players in the Leave campaign sat down with Beth Rigby to look back and how it all unfolded.
news.sky.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Now a peer in the House of Lords, Baron Gove admitted he probably did not do "the right thing" by warning against Mr Johnson's leadership prospects in the aftermath of the referendum.
Of all the things he should regret, VIP lanes, cocaine etc, he regrets this.
news.sky.com/story/michae...
Of all the things he should regret, VIP lanes, cocaine etc, he regrets this.
news.sky.com/story/michae...
The perigee of January 3 will bring the full Moon to a distance of 362,312 kilometers (225,130 miles) from Earth, giving it an apparent size and brightness boost of about 14 and 30%, respectively, compared to its most distant point.
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www.sciencealert.com/januarys-wol...
January's Wolf Supermoon Is Getting a Rare Triple Brightness Boost
The full Wolf Supermoon of 3 January 2026 is going to put in one of the brightest appearances of which our Moon is capable, and it's all down to an extraordinary set of serendipitous circumstances.
www.sciencealert.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The perigee of January 3 will bring the full Moon to a distance of 362,312 kilometers (225,130 miles) from Earth, giving it an apparent size and brightness boost of about 14 and 30%, respectively, compared to its most distant point.
www.sciencealert.com/januarys-wol...
www.sciencealert.com/januarys-wol...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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A nonprofit organization called Japan Toilet Labo is calling for consumers to choose emergency portable toilets that meet its quality standards, such as a structure that prevents leakage and breakage.
Japanese group calls for emergency portable toilets to meet its standards
A nonprofit called Japan Toilet Labo has created a recommendation mark for emergency-use toilets that are compliant with its standards and encourages manufacturers to display it.
ebx.sh
December 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A nonprofit organization called Japan Toilet Labo is calling for consumers to choose emergency portable toilets that meet its quality standards, such as a structure that prevents leakage and breakage.
When asked if U.S. intelligence services had confirmed that the attack actually happened, Trump said it was “possible” that the attack did not occur as Putin said.
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www.thedailybeast.com/vladimir-put...
Putin Burns Trump With Embarrassing Details of Phone Chat
The Kremlin claimed that Trump was “literally outraged” at Ukraine about an attack that hasn’t been confirmed.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
When asked if U.S. intelligence services had confirmed that the attack actually happened, Trump said it was “possible” that the attack did not occur as Putin said.
www.thedailybeast.com/vladimir-put...
www.thedailybeast.com/vladimir-put...
Lavrov alleged that Ukraine launched a drone attack on Putin's state residence in Novgorod region on the night of Dec. 29. Lavrov offered no evidence to support the assertion, which Zelenskyy was quick to dismiss as a Russian disinformation effort.
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abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
A top Russian official on Monday issued personal threats against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
abcnews.go.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Lavrov alleged that Ukraine launched a drone attack on Putin's state residence in Novgorod region on the night of Dec. 29. Lavrov offered no evidence to support the assertion, which Zelenskyy was quick to dismiss as a Russian disinformation effort.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
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This type of reactor has major safety flaws. Liquid sodium coolant can catch fire, reactor has inherent instabilities that can lead to rapid and uncontrolled increase in power, causing damage to reactor’s hot and highly radioactive #nuclear fuel.
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Trump Regulators Ripped for 'Rushed' Approval of Bill Gates' Nuclear Reactor in Wyoming | Common Dreams
"Make no mistake, this type of reactor has major safety flaws compared to conventional nuclear reactors that comprise the operating fleet," said one expert.
www.commondreams.org
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This type of reactor has major safety flaws. Liquid sodium coolant can catch fire, reactor has inherent instabilities that can lead to rapid and uncontrolled increase in power, causing damage to reactor’s hot and highly radioactive #nuclear fuel.
www.commondreams.org/news/nrc-app...
www.commondreams.org/news/nrc-app...
Interestingly not one Reform MP attended a debate about SEND at Westminster Hall, while the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is on the record as saying that the NHS was “massively over diagnosing” special needs and disabilities. No evidence was provided.
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northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
Reform Special Education policy promises chaos
Whilst the future is unclear, what we can be sure of is that the SEND system is currently broken, and that a Reform government is unlikely to fix it
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Interestingly not one Reform MP attended a debate about SEND at Westminster Hall, while the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is on the record as saying that the NHS was “massively over diagnosing” special needs and disabilities. No evidence was provided.
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
northeastbylines.co.uk/news/educati...
Petro said the measure aims to reduce inequality and "democratize wealth so that working people, who make up the majority of the Colombian population, can live better."
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www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%
Colombia's government will raise the country's minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos per month ($470), President Gustavo Petro said on Monday, a 22.7% increase.
www.reuters.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Petro said the measure aims to reduce inequality and "democratize wealth so that working people, who make up the majority of the Colombian population, can live better."
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...